Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Hospitality and tourism
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1498146
Sunbury West Primary School is located approximately 42 km from Melbourne, situated among well established and developing residential areas. In 2021, the school celebrated its 50th Year Anniversary, providing quality education to the children of Sunbury since 1971.
The school's vision states, 'In the safe, caring and stimulating environment of Sunbury West Primary School, each child is given the opportunity and encouragement to strive towards their maximum potential as a confident individual and responsible member of society.
The school's motto is, 'Together We Learn. Together We Grow'.
Sunbury West Primary School strives for social, emotional and educational excellence in an environment where children of all ages mix cooperatively. The school encourages staff, students and parents to value diversity and promote the development of individual strengths and talents. Skilled, enthusiastic, and committed staff use a range of innovative and proven teaching practices that reflect current education state initiatives. This provides the best possible learning environment, whilst considering the individual needs and multiple entry points of all students.
In 2026, Sunbury West has a projected enrolment of 230 students from Foundation to Year 6. Our anticipated staffing will consist of 2 Principal Class officers, 12.9 EFT teachers and 4.19 ES Staff. The school will operate 10 classrooms, with all classes being organized into composite groupings except for Foundation level. In the 2020 State Budget, Sunbury West received Capital Works Funding to the value of $10.497 million. In 2022, construction commenced to fully upgrade the school with state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facilities. The school will maintain refurbished facilities including the gym and Out of School Hours Care setting as part of this. These works were completed by the commencement of the 2024 school year.
Our teaching teams work closely together as Professional Learning Communities to plan for continuity of practice within teams and across the school. Teaching and learning programs are tailored to meet the distinct learning needs of all students with a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy. We use an inquiry approach to our integrated curriculum, promoting voice and agency as students help to shape the curriculum and experiences relative to their stage of learning.
Our skilled teaching teams are committed to lifelong learning and the school places great importance in ongoing professional learning at every stage of their careers.
Our core curriculum is further complemented by programs in the areas of Visual Arts, Physical Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and Japanese. Performing Arts is available via outsourced dance programs and the Wakakirri Performing Arts Story Challenge. The school also promotes 21st Century learning through its Digital Literacy Program and access to laptops, iPADs and smart TVs in all areas of the school. Students in Years 3 ¿ 6 are able to opt in to a BYO iPAD program.
Our school has continued to offer many opportunities designed to assist children in developing connectedness with each other and build resilience and self-esteem. Examples of these are: Junior School Council, House / Vice Captains, Student of the Week, Buddies and Peer Support Programs, House Mates Program, School Performances, Art displays and Sporting Opportunities. Extra-curricular activities such as camps, instrumental programs, incursions and excursions complement our core curriculum. Each of these offer our children a chance to participate at a level of confidence and interest and provides them with a sense of accomplishment and achievement over time. Parents as partners in education are also highly valued with many parents supporting programs and school activities.
Student wellbeing is of paramount importance and the school adopts School Wide Positive Behaviours in its approach to Student Engagement, Wellbeing and Behaviour Management. In 2021 Sunbury West became a Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships lead school promoting personal strengths, social competency, and emotional literacy. This is further complemented by the school¿s participation in The Resilience Project.
Wellbeing is further supported via the National Schools Wellbeing Program. Sunbury West currently has a Chaplain on site two days a week to work with individual students, run wellbeing programs and support families. A Mental Health in Schools leader is also employed in a 0.6 capacity.
Our practices are well documented to ensure understanding and clarity in relation to expectations. Our school values are defined by our commitment `To Strive. To Respect. To Belong¿ and underpin our daily interactions and practices at our school.
SC1 High level knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating and an understanding of the government guidelines and policies related to the operation of a school canteen.
SC2 A demonstrated commitment to customer service including the ability to relate positively to a wide range of people.
SC3 Good organisational and management skills as they relate to ordering, stock control, money handling, budgets, rosters and the daily running of the canteen.
SC4 The ability to develop a creative, nutritious and profitable menu that promotes healty choices.
The Sunbury West Primary School canteen services a student population of approximately 230.
The canteen operates 2 days per week and has lunch orders and counter sales lunch time only. This position is for 9 hours per week and worked between Wednesday 8.00am ¿ 12.30pm and Thursday 8.00am ¿ 12.30pm during the school terms.
The canteen operates under the auspices of the Sunbury West Primary School Council and the appointee will report to the Principal. The canteen hours of operation will be subject to student enrolments and the financial viability of the canteen's operations. Any increase/decrease in the hours of operation will be at the discretion of the Principal and School Council.
The canteen manager is expected to operate the canteen following the guidelines set out by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for Healthy School Food Services and the school¿s canteen policy. The canteen is a member of the Australian School Canteens Association.
The Canteen Manager is required to hold:
Additionally, any qualifications in commercial cooking or experience in high volume food preparation would be looked upon favourably.
The responsibilities of the Canteen Manager include:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.